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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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