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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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