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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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