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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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