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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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