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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Luxembourg to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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