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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important 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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