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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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