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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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