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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education