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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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