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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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