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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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