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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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