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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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