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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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