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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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