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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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