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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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