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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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