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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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