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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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