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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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