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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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