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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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