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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Portugal to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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