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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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