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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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