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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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