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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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