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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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