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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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