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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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