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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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