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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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