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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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