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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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