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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources