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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition