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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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