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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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