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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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