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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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