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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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