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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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