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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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