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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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