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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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