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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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