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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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