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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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