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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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