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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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