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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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