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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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