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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the 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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