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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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