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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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