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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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