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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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