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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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