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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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