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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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