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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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