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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning have enabled learners all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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