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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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