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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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