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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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