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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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