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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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