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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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