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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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