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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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