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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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