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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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