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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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