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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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