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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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