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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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