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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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