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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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