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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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