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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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