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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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