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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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