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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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