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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the 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 sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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