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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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