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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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