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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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