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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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