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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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