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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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