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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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