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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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