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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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