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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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