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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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