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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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