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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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