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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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