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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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