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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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