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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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