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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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