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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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