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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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