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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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