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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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