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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)