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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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