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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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