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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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