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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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