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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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