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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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