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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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