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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education technology enable students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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