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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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