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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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