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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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