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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like San Diego State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)