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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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