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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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