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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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