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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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