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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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