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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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