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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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