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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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