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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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