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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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