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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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