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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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