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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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