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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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