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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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