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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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