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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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