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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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