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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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