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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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