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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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