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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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