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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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