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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the exciting 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 dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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