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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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