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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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