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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education