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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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