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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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