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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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