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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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