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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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