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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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