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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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