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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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