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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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