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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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