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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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