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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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