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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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