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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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