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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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