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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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