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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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