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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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