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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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