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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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