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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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