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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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