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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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