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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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