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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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