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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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