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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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