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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)