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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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