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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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