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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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