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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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