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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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