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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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