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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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