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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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