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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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