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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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