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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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