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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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