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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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