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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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