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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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