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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources