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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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