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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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