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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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