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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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