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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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