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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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