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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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