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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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