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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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