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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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