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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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