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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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