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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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