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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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