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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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