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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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