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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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