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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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