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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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