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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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