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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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