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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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