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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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