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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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