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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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