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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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