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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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