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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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