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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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