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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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