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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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