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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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