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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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