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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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