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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education make it possible for students all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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