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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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