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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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