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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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