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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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