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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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