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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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