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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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