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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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