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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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