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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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