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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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