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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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