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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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