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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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