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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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