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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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