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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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