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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major 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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