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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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