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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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