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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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