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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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