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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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