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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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