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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). New advances in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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