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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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