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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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