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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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