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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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