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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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