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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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