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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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