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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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