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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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