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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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