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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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