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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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