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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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