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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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