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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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