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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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