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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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