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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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