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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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