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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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