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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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