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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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