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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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