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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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