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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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