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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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