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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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