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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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