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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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