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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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