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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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