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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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