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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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