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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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