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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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