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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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