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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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