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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning have empowered people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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