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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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