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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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