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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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