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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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