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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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