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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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