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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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