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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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