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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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