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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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