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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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