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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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