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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes 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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