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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge 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 scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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