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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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