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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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