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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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