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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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