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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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