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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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