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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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