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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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