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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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