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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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