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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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