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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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