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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important 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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