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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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