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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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