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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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