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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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