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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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