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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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