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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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