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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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