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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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