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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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