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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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