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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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