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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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