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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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