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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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