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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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