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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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