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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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