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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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