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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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