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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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