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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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