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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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