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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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