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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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