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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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