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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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