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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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