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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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