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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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