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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mount Sinai School of Medicine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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