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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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