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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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