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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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