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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources