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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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