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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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