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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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