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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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