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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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