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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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