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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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