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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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