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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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