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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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