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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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