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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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