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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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