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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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