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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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