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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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