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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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