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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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