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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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