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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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