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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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