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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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