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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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