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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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