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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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