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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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