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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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