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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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