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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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