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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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