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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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