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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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