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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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