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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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