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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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