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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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