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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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