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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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