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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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