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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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