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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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