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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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