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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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