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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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