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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the 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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