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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily 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 numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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