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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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