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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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