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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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