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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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