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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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