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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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