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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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