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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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