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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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