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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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