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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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