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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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