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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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