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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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