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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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