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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of South Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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