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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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