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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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