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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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