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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners 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 topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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