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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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