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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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