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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with 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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