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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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