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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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