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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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