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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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