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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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