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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guadeloupe to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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