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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 (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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