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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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