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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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