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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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