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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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