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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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