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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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