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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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