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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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