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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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