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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding 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 issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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