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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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