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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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