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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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