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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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