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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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