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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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