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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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