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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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