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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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