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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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