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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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