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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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