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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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