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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring 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 dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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