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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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