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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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