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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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