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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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