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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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