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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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