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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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