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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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