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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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