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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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