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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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