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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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