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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources