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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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