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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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