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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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