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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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