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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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