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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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