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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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