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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key 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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