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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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