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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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