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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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