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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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