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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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