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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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