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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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