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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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