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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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