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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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