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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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