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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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