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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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