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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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