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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources