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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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