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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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