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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)