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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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