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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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