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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)