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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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