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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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