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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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