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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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