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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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