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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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