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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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