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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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