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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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