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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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