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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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