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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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