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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This 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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