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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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