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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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