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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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