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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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